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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1966
Page
5
Nearly 300 people enjoyed a May 12 concert by the Shepherd Public School Beginners Cadet and Junior Bands plus the combined Cadet and Junior Bands. The audience praised the performances and music quality reflecting band director Lemmer’s capable leadership.
Shepherd placed second with 45 points as Seminary edged ahead 50 45 in a tight league meet. Key finishes included Ralph Berry 5th in the 220 and Joe Schrot 3rd in shot put, with Miles relay times showing the back and forth between Shepherd and Seminary. A Mothers Day celebration followed at the Shepherd Community Center.
In the 1966-67 senior high school year Levon Coughlin topped Jay Burrows for the presidency. A run off gave Diane Foglesong the treasurer post after a tie between John Kunik and Diane Foglesong. Others elected include James Bardos vice president Beverly Curtiss secretary and Norma Travis Louie Barnes Ted Bott Ilene Morey Louise Forquer and Dennis Hartman.
The High School elected class officers for the 1966 67 year after campaigns that showcased student poster art. Senior officers: President Gary Marshall Vice President Jim Bardos Secretary Judy Moggenberg Treasurer Ted Moss. Junior officers: President Vern Rogers Vice President John Curtiss Secretary Diane Foglesong Treasurer June Funsch. Sophomore officers: President William White Vice President Chuck Warmbrunn Secretary Kathy Ehler Treasurer Steve Marshall.
Rural Rosebush and Shepherd residents hosted and visited relatives across multiple towns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Patrick Wezensk y, Mr and Mrs Charles Shepherd, Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson, and many others from Middle ton, Mr Pleasant, Jackson, Atlanta, Vancouver, and Edmore. A wedding anniversary event for Russell Ardner and guests from Alma East Superior Church was noted, along with attendance at the Tri County Hospital dedication in Edmore.
St Louis beat Shepherd 54 to 51 with Ithaca 32 in a three team meet. Jim Root won pole vault, John Curtiss high jump, Duane Emlinger 480, Gary Marshall 440, and the mile relay team led the squad. Several team members earned runner up or third places in multiple events.
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